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Definition of Stoppage
1. Noun. The state of inactivity following an interruption. "He spent the entire stop in his seat"
Exact synonyms: Arrest, Check, Halt, Hitch, Stay, Stop
Generic synonyms: Inaction, Inactiveness, Inactivity
Specialized synonyms: Countercheck, Logjam
Derivative terms: Check, Check, Halt, Halt, Stop, Stop
Generic synonyms: Inaction, Inactiveness, Inactivity
Specialized synonyms: Countercheck, Logjam
Derivative terms: Check, Check, Halt, Halt, Stop, Stop
2. Noun. An obstruction in a pipe or tube. "We had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
Exact synonyms: Block, Blockage, Closure, Occlusion, Stop
Specialized synonyms: Breech Closer, Breechblock, Plug, Stopper, Stopple, Vapor Lock, Vapour Lock
Generic synonyms: Impediment, Impedimenta, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructor
Derivative terms: Block, Block
Specialized synonyms: Breech Closer, Breechblock, Plug, Stopper, Stopple, Vapor Lock, Vapour Lock
Generic synonyms: Impediment, Impedimenta, Obstructer, Obstruction, Obstructor
Derivative terms: Block, Block
3. Noun. The act of stopping something. "His stoppage of the flow resulted in a flood"
Exact synonyms: Stop
Generic synonyms: Act, Deed, Human Action, Human Activity
Specialized synonyms: Stand-down, Standdown, Haemostasia, Haemostasis, Hemostasia, Hemostasis
Derivative terms: Stop, Stop, Stop, Stop, Stop
Generic synonyms: Act, Deed, Human Action, Human Activity
Specialized synonyms: Stand-down, Standdown, Haemostasia, Haemostasis, Hemostasia, Hemostasis
Derivative terms: Stop, Stop, Stop, Stop, Stop
Definition of Stoppage
1. n. The act of stopping, or arresting progress, motion, or action; also, the state of being stopped; as, the stoppage of the circulation of the blood; the stoppage of commerce.
Definition of Stoppage
1. the act of stopping [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stoppage
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